Job Description
Harper May is currently working with a rapidly growing Fintech business based in Mayfair. The company are currently seeking a Finance Director to lead their team. This company is at the forefront of the Fintech industry and is increasingly gaining a large part of the market share. The company is planning rapid growth, increasing their staff fourfold in the next 6 months.
The Finance Director will have a position of extensive responsibility, offering guidance and overseeing the day-to-day running of the finance function whilst leading at a strategic level. The successful candidate will be fully qualified and must have prior fintech experience.
Key responsibilities:
- Leading and developing the finance team
- Business partnering closely with Managing Directors and other senior stakeholders
- Creating detailed mid and long term financial models
- Liaising with senior HR, I.T and facilities leaders
- Developing new business opportunities
- Implementing and improving first class systems and controls
- Balance sheet forecasting, including cash flow forecasting
- Full control of reporting and statutory compliance across the group
- Review and monitoring of Group tax position, calculations and filings
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Must be fully qualified - ACA/ACCA/CIMA
- Must have prior fintech experience
- Strong technical accounting skills are highly desirable
- Highly motivated and pro-active self starter
- Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
- Previous experience of managing and developing staff
- Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and meet strict deadlines
- Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment
- Excellent Excel skills
